1994 Mercedes-Benz E 2.0L Petrol · M342 CAV
1994 Mercedes-Benz E (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 148,767 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,767 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M342 CAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 148,767 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M342 CAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Mercedes-Benz E (M342 CAV) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
M342 CAV Mileage History
- 30/08/2022142,759 mi
- 09/09/2022142,921 mi+162 mi
- 21/09/2023147,892 mi+4,971 mi
- 13/12/2025148,767 mi+875 mi
Average of roughly 1,827 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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